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Is there any evidence of ancient cultures creating horror-type art that is macabre or reminiscent of how we have scary movies today?

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What was the first recorded instance of humans shunning nudity?

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How do we know prehistoric stone tools are actually tools and not just shards of rock that look like tools?

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Is there anything written on the Sahara desert in ancient history referring to the size and/or climate?

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How do archeologists determine whether a primitive stone tool/hand axe is actually an artifact or just a naturally occurring formation?

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Who were some of the first women to be written about/recorded in history?

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What is the most commonly accepted time period in which humans began to develop complex language?

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Has there ever been a nonhuman animal vs animal conflict substantual into history?

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What are some examples of contemporary writings or art by humans about animals/wildlife that are now fully extinct

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What are some examples of contemporary writings or art by humans about animals/wildlife that are now fully extinct?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there any evidence of ancient cultures creating horror-type art that is macabre or reminiscent of how we have scary movies today?	1503
What was the first recorded instance of humans shunning nudity?	14
How do we know prehistoric stone tools are actually tools and not just shards of rock that look like tools?	6
Is there anything written on the Sahara desert in ancient history referring to the size and/or climate?	2
How do archeologists determine whether a primitive stone tool/hand axe is actually an artifact or just a naturally occurring formation?	2
Who were some of the first women to be written about/recorded in history?	2
What is the most commonly accepted time period in which humans began to develop complex language?	1
Has there ever been a nonhuman animal vs animal conflict substantual into history?	1
What are some examples of contemporary writings or art by humans about animals/wildlife that are now fully extinct	1
What are some examples of contemporary writings or art by humans about animals/wildlife that are now fully extinct?	0